So every year in Tampa we have this big event called Gasparilla. They have this fake pirate invasion in downtown, where they even 'kidnap' the mayor and such. Then they have this big parade where they throw beads, the beer flows like water, and women feel the overwhelming need to show their 'assets'...:rolleyes2
Throughout the entire month of February they have other events associated with Gasparilla. Marathons, Charity Art Shows, Children's Day. Then the tour de force is the Knight Parade, which is basically an amped up version of the other parade.
IMO, its kinda like if pirates took over Mardi Gras...

Does your town have any yearly traditions or the like?